Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Lewes
Vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is usually recommended if you’re planning a long stay (usually at least a month) in a country where you could get the condition. Explore insights on the Japanese encephalitis vaccine, to make informed decisions for your health and well-being.
It’s particularly important if:
- you’re visiting during the rainy season or there’s a year-round risk because of a tropical climate
- you’re going to visit rural areas, such as rice fields or marshlands
- you’ll be taking part in any activities that may increase your risk of becoming infected, such as cycling or camping
Japanese encephalitis is found throughout Asia and beyond. The area it’s found in stretches from the western Pacific islands in the east, across to the borders of Pakistan in the west.
It’s found as far north as northeastern China and as far south as the islands of the Torres Strait and Cape York in northeastern Australia.
Despite its name, Japanese encephalitis is now relatively rare in Japan because of mass immunisation programmes.
Find out more about risk areas on the Travel Health Pro website
Vaccination against Japanese encephalitis usually consists of 2 injections, with the second dose given 28 days after the first.
Ideally, you need to have the second dose a week before you leave.
Get in touch with our team if you have any questions.
